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our district website at: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/os/schoolserv/transfers. Additionally, please note that transportation will not be provided to students who receive an approved out of zone waiver.
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February 22, 2016 Volume 35, Number 12
Tel: 904-547-8400 Fax # 904-547-8385
Joy Taylor, Principal Jesse Gates, Asst. Principal
Hartley Home Page: http://www-wdh.stjohns.fl.us
2015-2016 School Year *School Hours ~ 8:30 AM *Office Hours: 8:00- 4:00 PM *Wednesdays ~ Early Release 1:50 PM Attendance Line-547-8384
Hartley Elementary 260 Cacique Drive St. Augustine, FL
32086
Dear Hawk Families, I hope you’ll join with me in congratulating kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Dianne Brown, on her recent receipt from the VFW Post 2391 of the Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award which was presented to her last Friday by representatives from the local VFW. Mrs. Brown was recognized for her talent and passion for helping her students learn about becoming good citizens of our country and community and for helping them practice caring in her class. We’re so proud of you, Mrs. Brown! Congratulations to all our third, fourth and fifth graders who have qualified as members of the Principal’s Math Club as well. Math Club members earn the honor of having their names announced on the Friday announcements and posted on a bulletin board as well as receiving a certificate and having their names entered into a drawing for a free ice cream on Fridays. Students qualify by memorizing their times tables to 10s (3rd), 12s (4th) and for multiplication AND division to 12s (5th). Please encourage your child to “go for it” and learn his/her facts. Students in K-2 can also try out for the Principal’s Math Club by mastering their addition and subtraction facts. Timed tests are given in the MegaLab whenever students are ready for them. Math fact fluency is critical to students’ success in math in all grades, so your help with their practice is encouraged and appreciated!
02/26 – K-IMAX 3/01 - SAC Meeting 3:15 pm **FSA Writes 4&5 Grades 5th Grade Speech Contest 1:30-2:45 pm 3/03- 5th Grade Tropicana Speech Contest 1:15-1:45 pm *Character Counts-“Caring” 9:15 am 3/08 – Whitney Lab-Mr. Eggleston’s Class 3/10-Whitney Lab- Mrs. Corbett’s Class ***SPRING PHOTOS***
3/10- Pre-Registration for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year- 1:00-5:00 PM 3/11- AR CAFÉ
3/13-Daylight Savings Time Set clock forward 1 hour 3/15 –Whitney Lab-Ms. Sugrue’s Class **2nd & 3rd Grades “Lion King” Amphitheatre ** 5th Grade - Stem Fair 6-7:00 pm 3/17- Whitney Lab- Ms. Mehanna’s Class *Puberty Education 3/18- PLANNING DAY—NO SCHOOL
Principal’s
Message
**VERY IMPORTANT!!
You must be an approved volunteer to assist or visit in your child's classroom, chaperone a field trip or even to have lunch with your child in the cafeteria. You can go onto the Hartley webpage and locate the volunteer application hyperlink or we can help you at school to fill out your application.
www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/cr/volunteer
A heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful volunteers, who so faithfully have shared their time helping teachers, PTO and staff throughout the school year. Your hard work and continued support make such an incredible difference! Volunteer Opportunity:
***FSA Test Proctors Needed on March 1, 2016 - 8:30-11:30am***
Please, consider helping proctor during FSA testing on March 1, 8:30-11:30am. A short training will be held by Mrs. Garbini on February 29, 2016, at 8:30am in the Media Center. Please, sign up with Mrs. Hagan at the front desk or sign up by using the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054eaba82da46-testing
As always, feel free to call or email with any questions @ 904.599.7122 or [email protected]
SAC News 2/22/16
At our February Meeting, we learned about the State of the Schools in St. Johns County from Dr. Joseph Joyner, Superintendent of Schools. We will have our next SAC meeting Tuesday, March 1st, at 3:15pm, in the Media Center. Our agenda will include: *Presentation Approve minutes from previous meeting and vote on funds
Announcements
Instructional Technology by Lindsay Livingood Remember, all are welcome to attend SAC meetings! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me, Beth Purtill, at
[email protected]. Thank you!
Regarding Hardship Waiver Process We hope that this letter finds you and your child(ren) enjoying a successful school year. The purpose of this letter is to provide updated and new information regarding the Hardship out of Zone Waiver process. If you already have at least one child on an approved 2015-16 Out of Zone Hardship Transfer waiver, or, if you feel you have a hardship that would prevent your child from achieving success at their zoned school, the following process applies. If you have a child on an approved 2015-16 Out of Zone Hardship, this waiver will expire at the end of this school year. At that time, your child will be reassigned to your zoned school for the 2016-17 school year. If you would like your child to remain at the out of zone school he/she is currently attending, you must apply for an Out of Zone Hardship waiver again. The request may only be approved if your reason meets the criteria for a hardship. Rising twelfth grade students in Aberdeen who are already enrolled at Creekside High, may again remain, if they submit an Out of Zone Hardship Transfer Application. Additionally, rising sixth graders who are presently enrolled in “Crookshank-at-Sebastian” may remain at Sebastian, if they submit an Out of Zone Hardship Transfer Application. Transportation is NOT provided for these exceptions. A student may be granted an Out of Zone Hardship transfer when a condition or situation exists that implies an adverse or compelling circumstance, or a state of misfortune unique to that student’s life or a family’s life situation. In this case, you must complete a Hardship Out of Zone Application, and submit it for approval to School Services. The transfer request process will begin on February 12, 2016. You will have until April 30, 2016 to submit your request. The sooner your application is received, the sooner your child’s class schedule for next school year may be completed. If applicable to your reason for request, please be sure to mention that you are applying for the “grandfathered” condition for your fifth, eighth, or twelfth grade child when completing the Out of Zone Application. Your prompt attention to submitting an application will assist your school in preparing to meet requirements for state and federal funding, class size compliance, and other governmental and administrative applications. The application is available in both an electronic version (available February 12th on our website) and a paper version. Both applications and the directions for the process can be found on our district website at: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/os/schoolserv/transfers. Additionally, please note that transportation will not be provided to students who receive an approved out of zone waiver.
PLEASE, if you need to change the way your child goes home in the afternoon,
PLEASE call before 2:30 pm or 1:30 pm on Wednesdays.
IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU DON’T CALL AFTER THIS TIME. IT’S A VERY BUSY TIME IN THE OFFICE. Thank you for understanding.
With cold and flu season being in full swing, please encourage your children to wash their hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer. If your child becomes ill, please do not send him/her to school until he/she has been fever free for 24 hours without the aid of Tylenol or Advil-type products. Together we can keep Hartley healthy! Also, continue to check your child/children for head lice.
Nurse Rosemary (547-8389)
Student of the Week
Kindergarten: Scarlett Mac Connell, Zealan Stahr, Ethan Schultz, Johnny Kooz First Grade: Jane Eggleston, Max Kovnesky, Kendall Herlong, Kate Grace, Luke Zakrocki, Second Grade: Cole Harris, Vanessa Coniglario, Gabe Mesch, D.J. Moody, T’Vares Jones, Sawyer Fink, Jaelyn Chenault, Lake Gates Third Grade: Savannah La Mendola-Centeno, Bryson Hanson, Aidan Costello, Kymra Koloss, Evan Rawitt, Alaina Dodd, Ehsan Barakzoy, Fourth Grade: Riley Rhoden, Anthony Konen, Andrew Mann Fifth Grade: Dylan Shank, Gray Clark P.E.: Henry Purtill, Gracey Camerone Music: Alanna Nevius, Brayden Gooden, Christopher Grisham, Amal Sabbagh Media: Katherine Grace, Kaylea Hayes ART: Serena Hayes, Chris Powell, Garrison Wade, Elise Flowers
Hartley Elementary School’s “Children’s Book Drive”
The Student Council will be collecting gently used
children’s books February 22nd - February 26th.
All Hartley students can participate in the “Children’s Book Drive” by donating a gently used book. All book
donations will be given to children in St. Augustine who need books to read.
All book donations will go to
The Florida Homeless Education Program Youth Services of St. Augustine
Early Learning Coalition of North Florida All book donations will be given to children in
St. Augustine who need books to read.
All book donations will go to The Florida Homeless Education Program
Youth Services of St. Augustine Early Learning Coalition of North Florida
SPREAD THE OF READING,
DONATE A GENTLY, USED BOOK!
Standardized tests Choose to do well
True or false: standardized tests are tough. The answer depends on how prepared your youngsters are. Here are four ways to help him handle test week:
1. Explain that the test will show how much he has learned. Encourage him to try his best, but don’t put so much emphasis on them that he feels stressed.
2. Practice the test format. For example, your child might have to read a paragaph and answer questions. Using one of his textbooks, have him look at the questions at the end of a section first and then read the passage. That will help him know what to read for and how to find the answers.
3. Limit activities the night before tests. You may want to avoid having guests for dinner or skip his brother’s baseball game if it means being out late. Be sure your child gets to bed on time and sets an alarm for the next morning.
4. On the day, give him an energy-boosting breakfast. Try to include both protein(eggs, yogurt, milk) and carbohydrates (fruit, oatmeal, toast).
LITERACY NEWS
Thank
Lindsay Miller Volunteer Coordinator 904.599.7122 [email protected]
Lil Hawk Café 904-547-8396
Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 8:30 am
Breakfast -$1.25 / Reduced - $.30 Lunch- $2.55 / Reduced - $.40
Adult - $3.50 2/22 - Chicken Quesadilla, Cheese Sticks, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Garlic Toast, Fruit 2/23 – Chicken Sandwich, Cheese or Pepperoni Calzonettes, Mini Corn Dogs, Veggie Dippers, Spinach & Romaine Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit 2/24 – Chicken Nuggets, Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Veggie dippers, spinach & romaine Salad, corn Wheat roll, Fruit 2/25 – Chicken Marinara & Pasta, Hot Dog, Chicken Nuggets, Veggie Dippers, Spinach & Romaine Salad, Garlic Toast, Fruit 2/26 – BBQ Chicken, Cheeseburger, Mini corn Dogs, Veggie Dippers Spinach & Romaine Salad, Baked Potato Cuts, Garlic Toast, Fruit 2/29 – Mac and Cheese, BBQ Chicken Max Snax, Chicken Nuggets, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Baby Carrot Dippers, Fruit 3/01 – Cheese Sticks, Mini Cheese Ravioli, Mini Corn Dogs, Veggie Dippers, Spinach /Romaine Salad, Corn, Garlic Toast, Fruit 3/02 - Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Veggie Dippers, Spinach/Romaine Salad, Sweet Peas, Wheat Roll, Fruit 3/03 – Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Veggie Dippers, Spinach/romaine Salad, Baked Potato Cuts, Lettuce, tomato, Pickle Cup, Fruit 3/04 – Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dog, Cheese Sticks, Veggie Dippers, Spinach/Romaine Salad, Baked Beans, Wheat Roll, Fruit
SUMMER MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM Parents, Applications for the summer Marine Science Program will be passed out by science teachers at all schools during the week of February 16th. Applications will be due back to science teacher by March 4th. Applications can also be downloaded at any time from the website prior to April 15 at http://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ and click on the Marine Science link. The link also will have a complete day by day curriculum for each grade level, parent information, and a video from last year’s program. This summer program is available to all students currently in grades five through seven and has been sponsored by the school district since 1982. Three, eight day sessions are held at Gamble Rogers Middle School with bus transportation provided. The date for the three sessions this summer will be May 31st through June 9th, June 13th through June 23rd, and June 27th through July 8th. Small classes of 12-14 students are separated by grade level. All instructors in the program are St. Johns County School District teachers. The Marine Science Program is a carefully designed experience for responsible students who are interested in learning about our local marine environments. Learning is “hands on” in the field with students kayaking, canoeing, boating, hiking, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, SUP (stand up paddleboarding), etc. Specific grade level activities and curriculum are attached to the applications and are also available from the website. More information about the program can be had by emailing John Gordon at [email protected].
Congratulations to our WONDERFUL
Student Council members for all their hard work for S.A.F.E. Also, to ALL our TERRIFIC families for donating food, blankets, etc… to help the needy pets of our community.
HARTLEY’S BUSINESS PARTNER
PROGRAM Hartley’s Business Partner Program would like to thank the
following businesses for their continuing support and for being
an important part of our growing circle of Business Partners!
Jody Sisk, Ecologist Atlantic Ecological Services
Showtime
Radcraft Construction
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Bill Miller Coldwell Banker Premier Properties
A1A TV Installation
Marble Slab Creamery
Bar Method
Joyce L. Haley, Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices
Thank you for supporting these local community
businesses that help keep our school at the top!
Please contact Amber VanRyn at [email protected] or (954)448-2534 for more information on becoming a Hartley Business Partner.
***Gamble Rogers Football Tryout News***
Tryouts are April 4th, 5th, and 7th -Tryouts are Mandatory (even if you were on the team last year)
-Varsity and JV teams will be selected -5th graders are allowed to tryout for our JV Team and can arrive at 3:30
for tryouts
Tryout Schedule Monday, April 4th: Study Hall from 2-3PM, Practice 3:15-5:15 PM Tuesday, April 5th: Study Hall from 2-3PM, Practice 3:15-5:15PM Thursday, April 7th: Study Hall from 2-3PM, Practice 3:15-5:15PM
Please contact me at [email protected] or call 904-315-2778 if you have any questions. Please spread the word to any interested players, especially current elementary school students. Last year was a great season with a lot of outstanding team accomplishments and records. We want this year to be even better. Its time to be the first Gamble
Rogers team to win a County Football Championship! You must register on the SJMSAA Website at the following website for tryouts:
https://www.sjmsaa.com/sports/football/
FASTT Math
Program: Knowing basic math facts is
a key to success in higher-level
mathematics. As part of our
math program, your student is
using software called FASTT
Math Next Generation to help
learn and use basic math facts.
This program was purchased
for three (3) years by the
school using funds from the
Booster-thon. Students will
have access to the program at
all times even during the
summer months.
Each student works on his
or her own learning path. The
program determines which
facts a student cannot answer
correctly in less than one
second and provides
instruction in only those
facts. Once a student can
answer a fact correctly in
about one second, he or she
practices to get faster.
